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2026 tax year · updated

Louisiana 1099 tax calculator

Louisiana has a flat income tax of 3%. Estimate your self-employment, federal and Louisiana taxes below.

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Estimated take-home

23.3% effective

For $85,000 of 1099 income · Single · Louisiana

$65,216

$5,435 per month

Set aside 23% of every payment

That covers federal, self-employment and state tax on this income.

Self-employment tax
$12,010
Federal income tax
$5,790
State income tax
$1,984
Total estimated tax
$19,784

2026 quarterly payments (Form 1040-ES)

  • Q1 · due Apr 15, 2026

    $4,946

    Covers Jan 1 – Mar 31

  • Q2 · due Jun 15, 2026

    $4,946

    Covers Apr 1 – May 31

  • Q3 · due Sep 15, 2026

    $4,946

    Covers Jun 1 – Aug 31

  • Q4 · due Jan 15, 2027

    $4,946

    Covers Sep 1 – Dec 31

What this estimate assumes
  • Standard deduction (no itemizing)
  • No employees or business property (QBI wage limits treated as zero)
  • No child tax credit
  • No local income tax
  • Excludes 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

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Taxes for Louisiana freelancers in 2026

Single filers get a standard deduction of $12,875 ($25,750 married filing jointly).

On $85,000 of 1099 profit, a single filer owes about $1,984 in Louisiana income tax on top of $17,800 in federal taxes. That ranks 13th lowest of 51 (50 states and DC), $745 less than the median state.

Among its neighbors, Texas would tax the same income less, while Mississippi and Arkansas would tax it more.

Louisiana income tax brackets for 2026

Louisiana income tax rates by taxable income
RateSingle: taxable income overMarried jointly: over
3%$0$0

Louisiana vs. neighboring states

Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit for a single filer in 2026. The median across all 50 states and DC is $2,729 of state income tax.

Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit by state
StateState taxTotal taxTake-home
Louisiana$1,984$19,784$65,216
Arkansas$2,723$20,523$64,477
Mississippi$2,428$20,228$64,772
Texas$0$17,800$67,200

How Louisiana taxes changed

For 2026, Louisiana raised the single standard deduction from $12,500 to $12,875. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $1,995 to $1,984 (−$11).

Louisiana income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit
2025: $1,995$1,99520252026: $1,984$1,9842026
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary
2025: $59,439$59,43920252026: $59,729$59,7292026
Louisiana income tax by year
20252026
Top income tax rate3%3%
Standard deduction (single)$12,500$12,875
State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit$1,995$1,984
Take-home on a $75,000 salary$59,439$59,729

Each year uses that year's federal and Louisiana rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. Federal changes · All data updates

Sources: Louisiana revenue department, Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. See our methodology.

Louisiana 1099 tax FAQ

Does Louisiana have a state income tax?

Louisiana has a flat income tax of 3%.

How much should a freelancer in Louisiana set aside for taxes?

A single filer with $85,000 of 1099 profit and no other income should set aside about 23% of every payment in 2026: $12,010 self-employment tax, $5,790 federal income tax and $1,984 Louisiana income tax. Use the calculator for your own income, expenses and filing status.

What is the top Louisiana income tax rate in 2026?

3%. Louisiana has a flat income tax of 3%.

Do I need to make estimated tax payments to Louisiana?

Generally yes, if you expect to owe state tax that is not covered by withholding. Louisiana sets its own thresholds and due dates; check the Louisiana revenue department's estimated payment rules.